Chancel Choir rehearsals take place on Wednesdays, September through May. All voice parts are welcome! If you’re interested or have questions contact, Dr Wilbert O. Watkins at wilbert.o.watkins @pilgrimoakpark.org.

Classical music lovers: The 2025 Handel Week Festival starts this Sunday in the sanctuary at Pilgrim Church, presenting virtuoso sacred music for soprano and orchestra by G.F .Handel and Bach, plus two of Handel’s organ concertos. Join us at 3 pm for an afternoon of radiant music-making! Additional concerts will take place at Pilgrim on Sunday Feb. 23 and Sunday March 1. Tickets available at the door or at HandelWeek.com. 

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and Rev. Ramona Gant preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

Topic: Strategies on Being an Ally - Part 2
Presenter: Karin Grimes and Bruce Cox
Description: Join SCOR (Sacred Conversation on Race) to discuss your thoughts about the January 19th presentation on becoming an effective social justice ally and follow up on your homework discussion with a partner.

Pilgrim’s Women’s Breakfast will hosted by Cristine Vesely. If you plan on attending, let Cristine know by emailing cristinevesely@gmail.com or call 708-209-7026. (1142 S. Wisconsin Ave., Oak Park). Bring your favorite dish or beverage to share.

Chancel Choir rehearsals take place on Wednesdays, September through May. All voice parts are welcome! If you’re interested or have questions contact, Dr Wilbert O. Watkins at wilbert.o.watkins @pilgrimoakpark.org.

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

Topic: “Life after Incarceration”
Presenter: Bruce Cox
Description: It is estimated that 95% of the people who enter incarceration will be released at some point. Some will be released after a short sentence and some after much longer sentences. The question is, what does their life look like after their release? Have they paid their “debt to society” and will they be given another chance or will they serve a permanent sentence for the rest of their lives? Let’s unpack this dilemma and our own attitudes.

Pilgrim Congregational Church will hold its annual business meeting on February 8 at 9-11 am, in person. You are invited to participate and to guide important Church matters, including the church's 2025 budget, election of officers and Council members and more. Council looks forward to seeing you there.

Chancel Choir rehearsals take place on Wednesdays, September through May. All voice parts are welcome! If you’re interested or have questions contact, Dr Wilbert O. Watkins at wilbert.o.watkins @pilgrimoakpark.org.

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and Rev. Gloria Cox preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

The next Men's Breakfast will be at Pilgrim Church. All who identify as men are invited. Please bring yourself and a dish to share, hope to see you there!   

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

Topic: “BRING YOUR GIFTS” – ‘There are various gifts…’
Presenter: Rev. David Loofbourrow
Description: Through a review of 1 Corinthians 12, we will explore the many ways and forms “gifts” may take. Gifts of money are only one of a myriad ways we can share with the world, community, church and even ourselves.

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Jenny Burney will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

Topic: Strategies on Being an Ally
Presenter: Bruce Cox and Karin Grimes
Description: Join SCOR (Sacred Conversations on Race) in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream of a Beloved Community by learning about the internal and external work that are important in becoming an effective social justice ally.

The Women’s Book Club will be reading Crying in H Mart: A Memoir, by Michelle Zauner, led by June Witzl. Books (including some large print copies) have arrived at the Oak Park Library (main branch) and are available for check out. We will be meeting at Elaine Marzal’s home (227 Elgin, #3D, Forest Park).

New folks are always welcome! If any Pilgrim women or non-binary people would like to join the book club, and aren’t on the email list, please email Karen Van Meter at karenvanmeter433@gmail.com.

“A Walk in the Garden: Gratitude & Grief Circle”
Facilitator: Rev. David Loofbourrow (sponsored by MCE and Deacons)
Description: This conversation circle will offer a time for us to support one another in our Grief to Gratitude journeys. You are invited to share a memory, experience, or story about a loved one as we surround each other with supporting tears, laughter, and joy. Participants are encouraged to bring the words of a favorite song – or a picture – that inspires your sharing.

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

Topic: “Bring Your Gifts” – The Lessons of Epiphany
Presenter: Rev. David Loofbourrow
Description: We will examine Matthew 2:1-12, consider current traditions of thev“Three Wise Men” as well as actual historical context. What do we learn from this tradition in our own lives?

Pilgrim’s Women’s Breakfast will hosted by Claudia Divis. If you plan on attending, let Claudia know by emailing divisc@gmail.com. 3 Gale Avenue, River Forest. Please be aware that main rooms are up one flight of stairs. Bring your favorite dish or beverage to share.

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. in the Chapel. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

Please make plans to be with us on Christmas Eve for a traditional service of Lessons & Carols in our sanctuary.

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

Topic: The Gifts We Bring – 5 Wishes
Presenter: Rev. David Loofbourrow

Description: This might be the very best gift you can give your children, spouse, parents, friends and anyone else you care about this year.

Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.

Chicago’s premier sacred choral ensemble presents:
Lux Cantorum - Glory

Sharing the inclusivity of seasonal contrbutions from diverse communities; honoring togetherness and universal aspirations of peace, love, and hope!... Live Performance Admission $25, children under 12 free, Virtual Performance $20. For ticketing information go to www.LuxCantorum.org.

Concert Dates:
December 6, 2024, 7:30pm, Buchannan Chapel of Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago IL
December 8, 2024, 4:00pm, Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, Riverside, IL
December 14, 2024, 7:30pm, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Oak Park IL
December 18-24, 2024, Recorded live performance streaming option

The stellar voices of Chicago a cappella return to Pilgrim Church on Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. to share the magic and nostalgia of timeless carols paired with the retelling of A Child's Christmas in Wales. The 90-minute program without intermission is suitable for all generations including children age 8+. For tickets and information see https://www.chicagoacappella.org/concert-event/holidays-a-cappella-2/